What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)

Porcupine Tree   -  Up the Downstair | Staircase Infinities  -  2cd.

Pink Floyd  -  Dark Side Of The Moon   -   on cd.   Yup, it certainly earned its place in history.

Drummer Carl Allen and bassist Rodney Whitaker have a lot in common. They're both from the Midwest— Allen's from Milwaukee, Whitaker's from Detroit. Both grew up in homes filled with the sounds of gospel and R&B, and for the last twenty years or so both have achieved high ranking as two of the most heavy swinging sidemen in jazz. Get Ready, the muscular debut for the rhythm duo on Mack Avenue Records, is a collaborative effort of prolific achievement supported by pianist Cyrus Chestnut, guitarist Rodney Jones, organist Dorsey "Rob Robinson and saxophonist Steve Wilson. The dynamic set features original compositions, inventive interpretations of Motown classics and contemporary gospel repertoire. 

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Ozric Tentacles   -   Strangeitude    -  Dove C D 3.

Starting and ending with the strangely enchanting Tom's Diner. On CD 

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Originally Posted by Aleg

I like her Bach so much better than many boring renditions.

What's everyone's take on her?

Bruce Cockburn- The Charity of Night.

I see your Bobby Womack and raise you Leon Ware.

all on vinyl. It has been a strange but enjoyable evening!

Beck. Morning Phase. My first listen to the vinyl. Warm with a wide, tall soundstage. Excellent recording and pressing. Turn it up and the sound fills the entire room. Dreamy.

Steely Dan. Pretzel Logic. Original pressing with ABC black label from 1974.